Medication Technician

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System
A subsidiary of Journey Health Systems
17 Derrick Road
Bradford, PA 16701
814-817-1372
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Description
Responsible for care of assigned clients under the direct supervision of the Mobile Medication Nursing Staff.
Tasks
- Providing in-home and/or follow up support to clients under the direction of the Mobile Medication Nursing Staff
- Carrying out assigned interventions as identified in the comprehensive treatment plans for those served to address physical and behavioral health needs using recovery tools and principles
- Conveying any physical health care needs of clients to the Mobile Medication Nursing Staff, including coordination appropriate referrals to primary care providers as directed
- Knowing prescribed medication clients are taking as well as a working knowledge of psychotropic medications, any possible side effects and times meds are administered
- Maintaining current knowledge of all medications use by clients for physical health issues.
Qualifications / Education
- High school education or equivalent.
- Minimum of one year experience serving seriously mentally ill adults; candidates with mental health recovery experience strongly preferred.